Australia and Pacific Travel Guide

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Byron Bay NSW, Australia

Troy Collins

The Australia and Pacific travel guide ranges from magnificent
beaches to sprawling deserts. Modern cities are surrounded by open land
where you can take a journey into nature and enjoy all the delights of
"the Outback." Cities in Australia include Sydney, Perth and
Melbourne. Around Australia there are many islands located on the
Pacific Ocean and these are popular tourist destinations.

Climate

Australia has a diverse climate but most of the north has a tropical
climate while the south has a sub-tropical climate. Coastal areas receive the highest rainfall while inland is usually dry. In areas such
as the Snowy Mountains low temperatures are experienced. Winter falls
from June until August and summer is from December until February.

Transport

Australia is easily accessible by air with Sydney being a major
transport hub as many visitors use this as a starting point for their
travels. There are both international and domestic terminals. Discount
airlines fly into Australia so cheaper fares are available. Australia is
accessible by boat and there are many cruises that stop here. November
until February is the best time to go on a cruise. You can get around
Australia easily by car but be aware that if you are traveling from
city to city there may be large distances of unpopulated land.
Transport by bus is another option.

Attractions

Australia has unique and exciting wildlife. Kangaroos, wallabies,
koalas and wombats are among the animals that you can see. National parks are a good way to view many animals roaming free in their natural
habitat. Australia's sandy beaches stretch for miles and the beaches
attract sun lovers from across the globe. Surfing conditions are good
in many areas and Australia is well known for its surfing culture.
Well known beaches include Bondi Beach and Surfer's Paradise. Thermal
pools that have been naturally formed are a good place to visit and
relax. Near Darwin there are many thermal pools. There are many scuba
diving opportunities, and snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef is a
once in a lifetime experience. Adrenaline junkies will not be bored in
Australia as there are activities such as rock climbing, sky diving and
hot air ballooning.